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Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree

Davidia Involucrata

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Overview

Davidia involucrata, commonly known as Dove or Handkerchief Tree, is a deciduous ornamental tree, renowned for its unique white bracts resembling handkerchiefs or fluttering doves. It typically reaches heights of 20-40 feet with a similar spread. Ideal in USDA zones 6-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, preferring partial to full sun. Its spring bloom offers a spectacular display. It is slow-growing, adding an exotic touch to temperate landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 6–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — white bracts that dangle from the branches in late spring

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
6–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Nyssaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — the Dove Tree prefers well-drained
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — often taking several years to bloom
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — providing additional seasonal interest; its spring bloom offers a spectacular display
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 8.<br><br>The tree's ovate to heart-shaped leaves, image 77
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — resembling handkerchiefs or fluttering doves; being relatively slow-growing, image 70
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — It is slow-growing, adding an exotic touch to temperate landscapes; loamy soil with a slightly acidic to
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — as large as 4 to 6 inches; turn to a pale yellow or brownish color in fall
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — the Dove Tree prefers well-drained; providing additional seasonal interest
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Ideal in USDA zones 6-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, preferring partial to full sun; renowned
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — It typically reaches heights of 20-40 feet with a similar spread
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — commonly known as Dove or Handkerchief Tree
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
Davidia Involucrata
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